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The title already says it all. I have heard a lot of good and bad things about these schools as well as many different points of view. Could you please tell me your preference in regard to any aspect of school and why.

The ultimate goal of attending a university is to land a job. Therefore, please address about the job placements after graduation.

Please be simple and unbiased as much as possible. Real personal experiences are highly preferred. If using any source on the internet, please be selective. No rage war and stay on the subject please.
Thank you.

I am going into grade 12 next year in BC. Other than math and sciences, I have space for one elective. I couldn't get into Law or Accounting because of timetable conflicts and have to take Peer Tutoring as an alternative. But I can switch to something else if it fits. I was wondering if Psychology 11 or 12 is worth taking? Will it be helpful if I am going on to Pharmacy after completing science prerequisites? Any experiences and is it a lot of work?

Earlier in the year ubc vancouver was unable to offer me admission since my first semester grades weren't the best but my second semester grades were significantly better. thankfully since they check final grades at the end of July I guess they revoked a number of people. They emailed me yesterday saying how they thought my final grades were good and asked me if I still wanted admission. The thing is I'm really conflicted right now because for half a year I thought I'd be going to SFU. Now I don't know what I should do. Any advice?

I'm going into Ryerson Eng next year and the curriculum includes a course in which you program in the C language. Now I don't know rats arse about programming and was hoping to learn during the summer. I watched a few YouTube videos, but get lost . I checked out Code Academy but Code Academy doesn't have C programming.

Can anyone link some resources through which I can learn through? YouTube videos or a website similar to Code Academy ? Also whats a good C language compiler?

"I got into medicine this year and decided to choose Western (waitlisted at Toronto). But I know, off the top of my head, at least 6-8 Western grads with 4.0s applying next year - and through a family friend at Health Sci at MAC - close to 40 or so in that program alone that will likely have 4.0s when applying as 4th years and 3rd years. So in my opinion, unless UofT starts ranking undergrad program difficulty, or using the MCAT beyond just a simple screen - the average GPA will rise a bit. Remember...the 3.96 GPA average includes graduate students, where a lower GPA is acceptable. Almost all undergrads (NOT ALL), had basically 4.0s. I got waitlisted, and the only people in my circle that got in were 4.0 wGPA (a few did have one or two courses less than 90 - but those were removed).

This is, of course, due to massive grade inflation, removal of prerequisites (to appease the 'progressive' masses), mass technology based exam cheating in some cases among some 'groups', and professors caving in to whiny undergrads (to be fair - at times I was one of those). The MCAT was also sort of ruined because of ease of taking multiple attempts and the short nature of the exam - I suspect the new exam may change that. I've always been amazed at the hate I've received for basically stating some of these pretty obvious trends...but here we are...an average GPA of 3.96 at UofT meds. A cutoff for interview of over 93% for dentists at Saskatchewan (which would exclude all McGill graduates, as the highest mark you can get at McGill converts to a 93%). A medical school (western) that has a 12 cutoff for biology. And the program that started this all??

MCMASTER HEALTH SCIENCES

I pity those that do take challenging undergraduate programs in this country. Engineering science at Toronto? Those students are almost all brilliant - and yet an insane drop out rate and low class averages. Waterloo engineering programs? Virtually all UofT science undergrad programs at St George campus. McGill science programs. These students actually have high standards to receive good marks - and there is genuine vigour and standards. Mac Health Sciences? Lovey dovey classes with 4.0s for everyone - it's as if Oprah Winfrey is the dean there.

And once again - not an attack on Health Science Students - they are simply taking advantage of a good situation. The blame is on the academic practices of McMaster."

“I’m going into Queen’s/Ivey, therefore I’m better than you” *creates hierarchy of tiers of b-schools as a thread*

“I want to become a CPA accountant and work for Big 4 at Bay street and then I’m gonna become an investment banker and work for GS at Wall street to make millions.”

“I have a 98% average (private schooled) and was the president of every club at my school, therefore everyone be jealous”

“After I finish undergrad with a 4.0 GPA, I’m going into MBA program then law school, then get my CFA, then CPA, then PhD to make my business card credentials as long as possible because I’m going to become a CEO”

I honestly don’t see engineering, science, arts students say these type of ridiculous things on the forum.

I desperately need help, I am going into grade 12 in the fall, and I am really stressed about not getting into the university i wanted which is University of British columbia, my average in grade 11 is around 80%, not too good for UBC. I took grade 12 precal in grade 11 hoping to lighten up the my courses in grade 12, but in the end it didn't go so well, and I ended up receiving a 68%, so I decided to take summer school, and I got 88% which is ok. But here is the problem, UBC acceptance average for commerce is around 92%, and I heard that they drop some percentage off of your summer school mark? my question is that should I take Pre cal again in grade 12 or no?
My extra curriculum and my Personal profile is good, I have 2 jobs, involved in leadership clubs, volunteer a lot, outside sports. I'm just worried about the mark, and also the mark that I'll be getting in grade 12.
Please help. Thanks

I'm basically always on here so figured might as well make one of these and help out any prospective students.

Background:- First 2 years spent as BBA Co-op student, secured first coop term through BBA- Transferred into BAcc Co-op after 2 years- Currently doing a spring semester

You kinda get the best of both worlds since I have been in all (both) the programs offered at the Goodman School of Business!

And since I know these are gonna be popular Qs:

WHEN SEARCHING FOR 1ST CO-OP:- Avg (both major and overall) ~80%- ECs: Leadership position in a club, some entrepreneurial stuff, sports stuff- Work XP: General accounting internship at no-name organization doing very basic stuff, manual labour

Hi, everyone!
I know it's a bit too early for this, but I just wanted to get the opinions and advice of those who have been accepted to Schulich this year or are currently studying at Schulich for next year's admission process.

I took Grade 12 University English in summer school and finished with a 91%, and here is the rest of my year schedule:

Semester 1:

Advanced Functions

Financial Securities

Accounting

Semester 2:

Calculus & Vectors

Economics

International Business

Religion

I'm unsure on whether I should keep the economics course or take data management. Would they be helpful to take for Schulich? Is a 90+ average achievable for the courses that I'm taking?

I always remember finding this forum really useful back when I was applying for universities in 2012, and I'd like to offer you the opportunity to actually get some hard knowledge about admissions rather than just hearsay. Though I'm in Sauder, I can answer any questions regarding direct entry to all UBC programs, Sauder transfer applications, and general university stuff.

You should all also take a look at the holy grail of UBC admissions, specifically table 18 where all admission averages for all programs for entry in 2013W are outlined.

I'm an IB Diploma Student in Dubai and have completed IB1. I will be getting my predicted grades by december and want a few answers. I am interested in business management and will be applying to McGill, UBC, U of T and Queens. I want to know around how many predicted points do i need for each of these universities. My grades from IB1 are as follows